Princess Mary steps out in rare outfit as she celebrates milestone
<p><span>Crown Princess Mary of Denmark swapped her usual sophisticated high glamour wardrobe for a traditional army uniform as she was named captain of the Danish home guard yesterday. </span></p>
<p><span>The 47-year-old royal looked suave as she marched swiftly at the base in Nymindegab, South-west Jutland, to receive the prestigious honour as her mother-in-law Queen Margrethe proudly looked on in support. </span></p>
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<p>The Tasmanian born royal went for an understated look for the ceremony, with a neatly tied ponytail, simple makeup and a racing green beret as she watched as troops paraded before she was awarded with the honour. </p>
<p>Princess Mary was joined by over 500 troops for the special event, which marks 70 years since the country’s Home Guard was established. </p>
<p>The mother-of-four watched proudly as the received the official title as captain of the Danish Home Guard at the military base, just a short few days after returning from Ethiopia. </p>
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<p>The royal trip was used by the Princess as a means to discuss gender inequality, as well as the rights opportunities of young girls and women. </p>
<p>Along with the Danish development minister, Ulla Tørnæs, Princess Mary met with local female decision-makers, leaders, business representatives, officials and entrepreneurs during her two-day trip in the East African country. </p>
<p>This visit comes one year after Denmark launched its first national campaign in Ethiopia. </p>
<p><span>Swipe through the gallery above to see the Crown Princess Mary of Denmark receiving her prestigious accolade, wearing army fatigues.</span></p>
